#VU83355 Protection Mechanism Failure in Intel Data Center Manager (DCM) - CVE-2023-31273

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83355

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31273

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Data Center Manager (DCM)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Data Center Manager (DCM): before 5.2

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00902.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.